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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicElection campaign

Topic: election campaign

Donald Trump shot in the ear during campaign, FBI to probe rally

Shooter dead, 1 rally attendee killed, 2 others injured. Law enforcement officials told reporters they had tentatively identified suspected shooter but were not ready to do so publicly.

Rallying cry for INDIA & against ‘dictators’ — Kejriwal & Mann beat poll war drum at Delhi roadshow

AAP supporters turned up in huge numbers with party flags, posters for Arvind Kejriwal & Bhagwant Mann's roadshow. Delhi CM claimed BJP will not win on 4 June & INDIA bloc will form govt.

Blow to Odisha Congress as Puri pick Sucharita Mohanty returns ticket citing ‘fund crunch’

In her email to Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, Puri Lok Sabha seat candidate Sucharita Mohanty claims AICC Odisha in-charge Dr Ajoy Kumar asked her to fend for herself.

OTP verification of labharthis, daily reports — how BJP is micromanaging its LS campaign in UP

A BJP district president from UP says there is no way to 'fool seniors' as everything is being recorded on daily basis & report card is being sent which, in turn, is being digitised.

Are you eligible for CM Oxygen Yojana & a call to cease fire(crackers)

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Respect, but without the reins? How Karnataka BJP’s giving Yediyurappa mixed signals

Political experts say not seeing Yediyurappa at the helm in upcoming assembly elections may affect Lingayat votes, a dominant community in Karnataka with considerable political clout.

In post-Covid age of digital campaigns, parties spent just Rs 8 crore in 3 months on Facebook

In 2017 polls in same 5 states, key national & regional parties spent over Rs 300 crore on publicity. But, it seems that digital ad spends aren’t a big part of this expense head.

‘Thor’ Channi, ‘chance’ for Kejriwal & SAD exposing ‘liars & thugs’ in Punjab’s digital campaign

With Election Commission putting a ban on physical rallies & roadshows till 31 January, political parties in Punjab are doing their best to use the virtual medium to reach voters.

Gayak-ji – The unsung stars of UP elections who perform before star campaigners show up

Uttar Pradesh has always seen local folk singers warm up the stage during election campaigns. They have sung for all parties -- Akhilesh, Modi and even Nehru.

RJD didn’t buy Facebook, Google ads. It cost them Bihar

The BJP issued ads about Article 370, and CAA, and how the Mahagathbandhan was working against national interest.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.